The UPA board of directors held its triennial strategic planning retreat in 2001 and crafted the following charter statement, which serves as an authorization for members of the organization to drive positive change.

We, individually and as a group, must take an active role to ensure the success of events and the UPA. As we strive to achieve our vision we will:

• Conduct and play in championship events.
• Establish, maintain and provide official rules of Ultimate.
• Assume everyone is playing ethically, respect and tolerate different points of view, and resolve differences.
• Learn and teach skills, strategy, and etiquette while actively encouraging new participants.
• Invest players with pride and responsibility for the success of Ultimate and the UPA.
• Invest in youth for our future.
• Recognize and reward athleticism and spirited play in our teammates and opponents.
• Challenge ourselves and our teammates to achieve a higher level of skill, ability and sportsmanship.
• Encourage creativity and experimentation.
• Ensure the UPA has assets and personnel to succeed.
• Create, maintain, and provide guidelines and lessons learned to become a well run organization.
• Plan events in a timely manner.
• Maintain open lines of communication.
• Let the world know about Ultimate.